"The lyrics to "Big Eyes" was a classic Souls collaboration. When we colaborate on lyrics it can make the song meaning a bit vague because the original inspirations came from different heads. Somehow we follow a musical/lyrical thread that makes sense in some indescribable way and they fit together. I was gone for a couple of days from the writing session and when I came back the guys had created the chorus lyrics and music to this song. After hearing what the guys had written with Ted, I imagined a girl of about twenty moving to a big city to start a life on her own. I saw Los Angeles in my mind, with its high aspirations and troubled dark side. The verse music came next and the verse lyrics evolved over time. To me, the song is not exactly about anything. Maybe its talking about wanting a friend. Maybe its about the search for a real friend." - Greg
Big Eyes
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics
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Searching for a life beginning a new dream
You drove your car all night to learn your way around
Feeling so alone in a parking lot downtown
You had your love to give
So much life to live
Hey little girl don't look so sad it’s not the end of the world
Some of the faces change but the plot it stays the same
Take my hand lets walk away
What did those big eyes see in a world where nothings free?
Your innocent beauty was slipping quietly
With every turn you frown
No one to understand
Why would you feel so down?
No one to really see what a woman you could be
Hey little girl don't look so sad it’s not the end of the world
I've seen this film before, already know the ending
Some of the faces change but the plot it stays the same
You gave your heart every moment when no one cared
They made you small they couldn't make you fall
Hey little girl
Hey there little girl
Hey little girl
Hey little girl don't look so sad it’s not the end of the world
I've seen this film before, already know the ending
Some of the faces change but the plot it stays the same
So take my hand
Take my hand
So take my hand
Let's walk away
The Bouncing Souls’ song “Big Eyes” tells the story of a young girl who left home at seventeen in search of a new beginning and a new dream. She drove her car all night, feeling alone and lost in a parking lot downtown. The lyrics describe her innocent beauty slipping away as she faces the challenges of the world, while no one understands her or recognizes the woman she is becoming. The singer reassures her that things will be alright, and urges her to take his hand and walk away.
“Big Eyes” is a song about the struggles of growing up and finding oneself. It is about the loneliness and confusion that can come with trying to forge your own path in the world, and the difficulty of finding people who understand and support you. The lyrics offer hope to young people who may be struggling, reminding them that they are not alone and that there is always someone who cares.
The Bouncing Souls are known for their punk rock sound, but “Big Eyes” has a softer, more melodic feel than some of their other songs. The stripped-down sound and simple, heartfelt lyrics make it a standout track that has won over fans worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
You left home for the first time when you were seventeen
At the age of seventeen, you left your house and set out on a journey to search for a new life.
Searching for a life beginning a new dream
You had a dream that you wanted to pursue and you were looking for a new life that would help you achieve it.
You drove your car all night to learn your way around
You spent the whole night driving your car around, trying to learn your way around a new place.
Feeling so alone in a parking lot downtown
You felt completely isolated and lonely while being in the middle of a parking lot downtown.
You had your love to give
You had a lot of love to offer to the world, despite feeling empty and alone.
So much life to live
You had an entire life ahead of you that was waiting to be lived to the fullest.
Hey little girl don't look so sad it’s not the end of the world
Don't be so sad because there is still hope and so much to look forward to in life.
I've seen this film before, already know the ending
I've witnessed similar experiences before, and I know how the story usually ends.
Some of the faces change but the plot it stays the same
Although people may come and go, the events and situations in life often remain the same.
Take my hand lets walk away
Let's leave this behind and start fresh, together.
What did those big eyes see in a world where nothings free?
What did you see with those big eyes of yours in this world where everything comes at a cost?
Your innocent beauty was slipping quietly
Your pure and innocent beauty was slowly diminishing without anyone noticing.
With every turn you frown, no one to understand
With each passing moment, you kept frowning and feeling dejected because nobody around you could truly understand your struggles.
Why would you feel so down? No one to really see what a woman you could be
Why would you let yourself feel so low when nobody was able to recognize the strong, capable woman that you were meant to be?
You gave your heart every moment when no one cared
You kept pouring your heart out, despite nobody showing care or concern for your feelings.
They made you small they couldn't make you fall
Although they tried to belittle you, they couldn't break you or make you fall apart.
Hey there little girl
Hello, young lady.
So take my hand
Take my hand and let me guide you through this journey of life.
Let's walk away
Let's leave everything behind and start anew.
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@ldahui
every time i listen to the souls so many memories come to my mind. no other band can do that to me..
@liamthegreat1182
i have listened to the souls since i was 8 and its pretty much a soundtrack to my life they have kept them selves true and kept there music alive done a huge deal for punk and keeping it all alive and keeping me going Long live the SOULS
@aroshota
it's 2017 and I still adore this song
@elginvillaluz1555
Yup
@S3rg1o100
Thats why they make these feel so young :)
@liamthegreat1182
man the new songs just keep getting better :)
@rolysaavedra3135
amazing song!
@92gaby841
i heard this last night and it's been stuck in my head so i had to look it up :]
@nofx1990ue
oh im so happy that theyre workin on a new album, and that they ride theirselves again, i need new souls stuff
@Drope182
i agree with that bouncing souls theyre fuckin great they never have lose their roots theyre the same ever and thats a really really thing called truly music never changes that the feelin'oh man rancid social distortion and this makes punk rock alive and yeah... WE ARE THE TRUE BELIEVERS!!!